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2025 Peugeot 308

Hatchback · 1.2L I3 PureTech Turbocharged · FWD

67/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a hatchback is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine1.2L I3 PureTech Turbocharged
Horsepower130 hp
Torque184 lb-ft
0–60 mph9.8 sec
Top speed118 mph
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
Combined MPG30 mpg (27 city / 35 hwy)
Range499 miles
MSRP$33,700
Body styleHatchback

The verdict

What's good

  • New-generation i-Cockpit uses a curved digital display rare in this segment
  • Rear legroom noticeably better than 208, comfortable for two adults
  • Suspension balance is well-tuned — composed without being harsh
  • Boot capacity at 412 liters beats most compact hatchback rivals

What's not

  • Infotainment relies heavily on touch — no physical shortcut buttons
  • Reliability of 1.2-litre PureTech engines has a documented history of issues
  • Higher trim pricing moves it into D-segment territory
  • Highway wind noise intrudes more than German rivals at the same price

The engine

PureTech

1.2L Turbo I3

A characterful little three-cylinder with the off-beat thrum and surprising mid-range shove that good triples are loved for, delivering roughly 95 percent of its torque from just 1,500 rpm for an eager, big-car feel. It punches well above its displacement.

Designed and built in France by Groupe PSA (now Stellantis), the turbocharged PureTech became one of the most decorated small engines of its era and is shared across Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall.

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